Q&A: Is a wolverine a wolf?
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its
Furious Fiction: October 2024 Story Showcase
Welcome to October’s Furious Fiction story selection – where this month we really put the SHOW into “showcase”! Here were the prompts: Each story had
Peta James graduated from AWC and is now a published picture book author
When Peta James decided to make a lifestyle change, she never imagined it would lead her to becoming a published children’s author. But that’s exactly what happened after she took the Writing Picture Books course at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Writing Podcast Episode 634: Ariane Beeston on her powerful memoir ‘Because I’m Not Myself, You See’.
Meet Ariane Beeston, who shares insights into her powerful memoir Because I’m Not Myself, You See, exploring postpartum psychosis, her writing journey, and the therapeutic
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Paris Gown’ by Christine Wells
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Paris Gown by Christine Wells. This enchanting novel transports readers to the glamorous world of 1950s
COPYWRITER 079: Discover how to scale your writing business and possibly turn it into an agency
Would you like to scale your writing business and maybe turn it into an agency? Would you like to have other writers working for you
Children’s book author Lesley Gibbes on how to go from bland to brilliant
Lesley Gibbes is an internationally published, award winning author of 17 books for children. She writes picture books, poetry and chapter books. Lesley is also the presenter of our online, self-paced course Writing Chapter Books for 6 to 9 year olds here at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Q&A: ‘Ladybugs’ vs ‘ladybirds’
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its
Writing Podcast Episode 633: Paula Hawkins, author of ‘The Blue Hour’ and ‘The Girl on the Train’.
Meet bestselling author Paula Hawkins, whose new book The Blue Hour explores a psychological thriller set on a Scottish island. Paula discusses her writing process,
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Stranger at the Wedding’ by A.E. Gauntlett
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Stranger at the Wedding by A.E. Gauntlett. This page-turner blends romance with mystery, at a wedding
How Danielle Camer forged a new career as a picture book author
It seems like a strange path from neuroscientist to picture book author, but that’s exactly the path Danielle Camer has followed, establishing a successful freelance
Q&A: The origin of ‘doozy’
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its
Writing Podcast Episode 632: Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, ‘The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli’
Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli – a previously untold story of one of Australia’s forgotten wartime heroes.
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Diving, Falling’ by Kylie Mirmohamadi
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Diving, Falling by Kylie Mirmohamadi. This compelling novel explores the journey of Leila Whittaker, a woman who
Writing Podcast Episode 631: Meet children’s book publisher and author Dani Vee.
Meet Dani Vee, publisher at Larrikin House, whose latest book is Riley’s Failproof Guide to Breaking a School Record, and her soon-to-be-released book is My
Q&A: Collective nouns of birds
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its
Australian Writers’ Centre alumni shine on the Richell Prize longlist
The Australian Writers’ Centre (AWC) is celebrating the remarkable achievement of four of its creative writing alumni who have been announced on the longlist for
Writing Podcast Episode 630: How Jennifer Wong’s TV series evolved into her new book ‘Chopsticks or Fork’.
Meet writer and comedian Jennifer Wong, who discussed her new book Chopsticks or Fork, a nostalgic exploration of Chinese-Australian restaurants, based on her TV series.
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Australia in 100 Words’ by Amanda Laugesen
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Australia in 100 Words by Historian and Director of the Australian National Dictionary Centre Amanda Laugesen. Prepare
COPYWRITER 078: How to use AI to enhance your copywriting skills with Leanne Shelton
In this episode, I chat with Leanne Shelton, founder of HumanEdge AI Training, about how copywriters can harness the power of AI to write copy
Writing Podcast Episode 629: How Jess Horn scored her picture book deal
Meet children’s author Jess Horn, who shares her journey in writing, the inspiration behind her book Bernie Thinks in Boxes, and her intensive writing process.
Mo Davey’s new career as a picture book author
Mo Davey used to distract her kids by telling them stories on the walk to and from school. She wanted to be able to remember them, so when another mum suggested they enrol together in Writing Children’s Novels, Mo jumped at the chance. She has now published her debut picture book, I Am Tree Rex, with Berbay Publishing.
Q&A: Why do we call money ‘change’?
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its
Furious Fiction: September 2024 Story Showcase
Welcome to September’s Furious Fiction story showcase – where this month we mixed things up a little with a picture prompt! Writers had to use
Writing Podcast Episode 628: Meet Scott Ryder, a former Australian commando, on his memoir ‘Forged in Fire’.
Meet Scott Ryder, a former Australian commando, who discusses his memoir Forged in Fire, detailing his 22-year military career and the transition to civilian life.
Q&A: Is a wolverine a wolf?
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, a wolverine in sheep’s clothing..
Furious Fiction: October 2024 Story Showcase
Welcome to October’s Furious Fiction story selection – where this month we really put the SHOW into “showcase”! Here were the prompts: Each story had to take place in some kind of THEATRE/THEATER. Each story had to include somebody shouting. Each story had to include the words UNCOMFORTABLE, RECORD and
Peta James graduated from AWC and is now a published picture book author
When Peta James decided to make a lifestyle change, she never imagined it would lead her to becoming a published children’s author. But that’s exactly what happened after she took the Writing Picture Books course at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Writing Podcast Episode 634: Ariane Beeston on her powerful memoir ‘Because I’m Not Myself, You See’.
Meet Ariane Beeston, who shares insights into her powerful memoir Because I’m Not Myself, You See, exploring postpartum psychosis, her writing journey, and the therapeutic yet challenging process of recounting personal experiences. This memoir is brave and beautifully written. As a graduate of Australian Writers’ Centre, we’re so thrilled for
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Paris Gown’ by Christine Wells
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Paris Gown by Christine Wells. This enchanting novel transports readers to the glamorous world of 1950s Paris, where three reunited friends find their lives intertwined by a single Christian Dior gown. It’s a tale of friendship, ambition, and the transformative power
COPYWRITER 079: Discover how to scale your writing business and possibly turn it into an agency
Would you like to scale your writing business and maybe turn it into an agency? Would you like to have other writers working for you so you don’t have to do the actual writing? Or maybe you’d like to get work through a writer’s agency? That’s what I’ll be talking
Children’s book author Lesley Gibbes on how to go from bland to brilliant
Lesley Gibbes is an internationally published, award winning author of 17 books for children. She writes picture books, poetry and chapter books. Lesley is also the presenter of our online, self-paced course Writing Chapter Books for 6 to 9 year olds here at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Q&A: ‘Ladybugs’ vs ‘ladybirds’
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, ladies first.. Q: Hi AWC,
Writing Podcast Episode 633: Paula Hawkins, author of ‘The Blue Hour’ and ‘The Girl on the Train’.
Meet bestselling author Paula Hawkins, whose new book The Blue Hour explores a psychological thriller set on a Scottish island. Paula discusses her writing process, research on art, transition from a finance journalist to a novelist, how she wrote four romance novels under a pen name and her experiences following
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Stranger at the Wedding’ by A.E. Gauntlett
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Stranger at the Wedding by A.E. Gauntlett. This page-turner blends romance with mystery, at a wedding celebration where not everything is as it seems. As vows are exchanged and champagne flows, an uninvited guest threatens to unravel the couple’s happily ever
How Danielle Camer forged a new career as a picture book author
It seems like a strange path from neuroscientist to picture book author, but that’s exactly the path Danielle Camer has followed, establishing a successful freelance medical writing business along the way. After completing Writing Picture Books and the Writing Picture Books Masterclass at Australian Writers’ Centre, Danielle’s most recent picture
Q&A: The origin of ‘doozy’
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, a real doozy.. Q: I
Writing Podcast Episode 632: Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, ‘The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli’
Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli – a previously untold story of one of Australia’s forgotten wartime heroes. In this lively and interesting conversation, Ryan shares what led him to tell this particular story, his research process and other fascinating stories from here
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Diving, Falling’ by Kylie Mirmohamadi
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Diving, Falling by Kylie Mirmohamadi. This compelling novel explores the journey of Leila Whittaker, a woman who has long sacrificed her own desires for the sake of her family’s harmony. Set against the backdrop of Australia’s art world, it’s a story of
Writing Podcast Episode 631: Meet children’s book publisher and author Dani Vee.
Meet Dani Vee, publisher at Larrikin House, whose latest book is Riley’s Failproof Guide to Breaking a School Record, and her soon-to-be-released book is My Pet Croc. Dani shares her writing process but also provides insights into the children’s publishing industry, her role as a publisher and what she is
Q&A: Collective nouns of birds
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, winged things.. Q: We need
Australian Writers’ Centre alumni shine on the Richell Prize longlist
The Australian Writers’ Centre (AWC) is celebrating the remarkable achievement of four of its creative writing alumni who have been announced on the longlist for the 2024 Richell Prize, one of Australia’s most esteemed literary awards for emerging writers. And we are SO excited for them! Established in 2015 by
Writing Podcast Episode 630: How Jennifer Wong’s TV series evolved into her new book ‘Chopsticks or Fork’.
Meet writer and comedian Jennifer Wong, who discussed her new book Chopsticks or Fork, a nostalgic exploration of Chinese-Australian restaurants, based on her TV series. Jennifer shares insights into her writing journey and balancing her work across different media. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Australia in 100 Words’ by Amanda Laugesen
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Australia in 100 Words by Historian and Director of the Australian National Dictionary Centre Amanda Laugesen. Prepare yourself for a deep dive into the quirky world of Aussie lingo. Here’s the blurb: Bludger. Larrikin. Dinkum. Sickie. Pash. Illywhacker. There are plenty of
COPYWRITER 078: How to use AI to enhance your copywriting skills with Leanne Shelton
In this episode, I chat with Leanne Shelton, founder of HumanEdge AI Training, about how copywriters can harness the power of AI to write copy quickly and accurately, without losing the human touch. What you’ll learn: How to overcome fear of AI: Discover practical tips to help you embrace AI
Writing Podcast Episode 629: How Jess Horn scored her picture book deal
Meet children’s author Jess Horn, who shares her journey in writing, the inspiration behind her book Bernie Thinks in Boxes, and her intensive writing process. Jess also details her experience securing a book deal, the value of feedback, and the importance of community in the writing world. Jess provides tips
Mo Davey’s new career as a picture book author
Mo Davey used to distract her kids by telling them stories on the walk to and from school. She wanted to be able to remember them, so when another mum suggested they enrol together in Writing Children’s Novels, Mo jumped at the chance. She has now published her debut picture book, I Am Tree Rex, with Berbay Publishing.
Q&A: Why do we call money ‘change’?
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, time for a change? Q:
Furious Fiction: September 2024 Story Showcase
Welcome to September’s Furious Fiction story showcase – where this month we mixed things up a little with a picture prompt! Writers had to use the image above in ANY way as inspiration to tell their story! What you wrote was UP TO YOU – but participants were told to
Writing Podcast Episode 628: Meet Scott Ryder, a former Australian commando, on his memoir ‘Forged in Fire’.
Meet Scott Ryder, a former Australian commando, who discusses his memoir Forged in Fire, detailing his 22-year military career and the transition to civilian life. Forged in Fire takes us inside the secretive world of the commandos. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or
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